PUT YOUR SHIRT ON ME - Omar Daley is quietly confident of earning a call-up to the first-team when he plays for Reading reserves against Northampton tomorrow

READING fans will get their first chance to see new signing Omar Daley in action tomorrow when the reserves play host to Northampton Town at Madejski Stadium (2pm kick-off).

Jamaica international Daley was granted his work permit last Saturday and, subject to gaining international clearance, will make his first appearance in a hooped shirt after signing on a one-year loan spell from Portmore United.

Should he impress for Brian McDermott's side in the Pontins League fixture, the 22-year-old midfielder could be promoted to the first-team squad.

Manager Alan Pardew said: "He will play tomorrow and we'll see how he shapes up. If he does well then he could well travel up to Derby on Saturday and be involved.

"His fitness is good and he's up to speed. He's just finished a full season and it shows."

Daley was unveiled to the Royals crowd before Saturday's 3-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest.

And the skilful midfielder, who has netted nine times in 21 games for the Reggae Boyz, can't wait to get out and show what he can do with a ball.

Daley, who will also be in action when Jamaica take on Australia in a prestigious friendly at Madejski Stadium on Sunday September 7, has looked top class in training and he said: "I was always confident I would get a work permit because of the amount of times I have played for my country.

"Hopefully I'll make my debut on Wednesday. I can't wait. I feel very sharp and I'm ready to go.

"I have played a lot in this country, including a spell at Everton alongside Wayne Rooney, so I think I know what to expect.

"First I know I have to play in the reserves here and see how it goes, but hopefully I can impress and get the chance to go to Derby. Things have gone well for me. I've settled in and the lads have been great."

Daley is capable of playing anywhere across the midfield, but it is likely he will start behind the front pairing of Bas Savage and Martin Butler.

Reserve-team boss Brian McDermott said: "He's still finding his feet, but he's settling in nicely. He's a quietly confident boy who has played loads of games for his country so I don't think there will be any problem."